How To Fix QP850 - No master record for characteristic & & & is available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 850

• Message text: No master record for characteristic & & & is available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP850 - No master record for characteristic & & & is available ?

  The SAP error message QP850 indicates that there is no master record available for a specific characteristic in the context of Quality Management (QM) or other related modules. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system cannot find the necessary master data for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have a corresponding master record in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being defined in the system.
  The characteristic not being assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., inspection plan, material master).
  The characteristic being inactive or deleted.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the quality management module may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the characteristic.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the characteristic and the relevant master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and verify if the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic to Master Data:
  
  If the characteristic is missing from the relevant master data (e.g., inspection plan, material master), you need to assign it.
  For inspection plans, use transaction code QP01 to create or modify the inspection plan and ensure the characteristic is included.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration and navigate to the relevant sections for Quality Management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check to ensure that all links between characteristics and master data are intact.
  You can use transaction codes like QAL1 or QAL2 to check the quality inspection lots and their associated characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing characteristics and master data in the Quality Management module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  QP01: Create inspection plan
  QP02: Change inspection plan
  QP03: Display inspection plan
  SPRO: Customizing (configuration) settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify characteristics and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QP850 error and implement the appropriate solution.